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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,985

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $13,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,990

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $11,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA6
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $49,900
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $46,408
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750  
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 475
M Sport Design       0  
Prestige Package         6,880
Innovation Package         5,800
Sport Package         1,000
Cold Weather Package         450
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690  
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 443
M Sport Design       0  
Prestige Package         6,398
Innovation Package         5,394
Sport Package         930
Cold Weather Package         418
Options (change) 10,740 10,740 10,740 8,390 14,605
Options (change) 9,880 9,880 9,880 7,720 13,583
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $53,485 $51,985 $53,334 $58,335 $65,380
Total Invoice $50,985 $48,990 $49,964 $54,920 $60,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,999
Model Year20182018201820182012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA6
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6310hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$53,485$51,985$53,334$58,335$65,380
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-1,275-1,275-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,235$51,985$52,059$57,060$59,905
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$5,075$0
Total Invoice$50,985$48,990$49,964$54,920$60,866
Adjustments for Features-1,1920-1,194-1,200-5,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,793$48,990$48,770$53,720$55,769
Cost Above Minimum$1,023$220$0$4,950$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20182018201820182012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA6
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340i3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300$1300
6-speed manual $150   
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, remote    $200
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,540$2,290$3,565$3,565$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0$1,275$1,275$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1920-1,194-1,200-5,097

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A6

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in114.7 in
Length182.5 in193.9 in
Width71.3 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested164098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested164098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested164098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested164098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested281560%
Total Not Requested190040%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested220054%
Total Not Requested190046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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